Explain the role and function of network components |
- Routers
- L2 and L3 switches
- Next-generation firewalls and IPS
- Access points
- Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)
- Endpoints
- Servers
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Describe characteristics of network topology architectures |
- tier
- Spine-leaf
- WAN
- Small office/home office (SOHO)
- On-premises and cloud
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- Compare physical interface and cabling types
- Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
- Compare TCP to UDP
- Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
- Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
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- Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
- Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
- Concepts of PoE
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- Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
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- Global unicast
- Unique local
- Link local
- Anycast
- Multicast
- Modified EUI 64
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- Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- Describe wireless principles
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- Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels
- Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels
- SSID
- RF
- Encryption
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- Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)
- Describe switching concepts
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- MAC learning and aging
- Frame switching
- Frame flooding
- MAC address table
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